Job postings as of April 20, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: CARA College Allies Program Associate (Part Time)

ORGANIZATION: College Access: Research & Action (CARA)

ABOUT CARA

College Access: Research & Action’s (CARA) mission is to ensure that first-generation-to-college students, low-income students, and students of color have the knowledge and support necessary to enroll in and persist through college. While these students need opportunities to learn about college and career pathways, most New York City public high schools and institutions of higher education are not structured to provide this assistance. Our programs, research, and policy work address this gap.

ABOUT COLLEGE ALLIES

Our College Allies programs seek to improve college retention efforts across CUNY by training college students to support their peers through the obstacles to retention. During the 2022-2023 school year, we will be launching our 5th- cohort of our Peer Leadership Institute. CARA will train Peer Leaders and consult with program leadership to develop or grow the current peer leadership component of their program.

Program Associate

The College Allies Program Associate will support this work by providing the support and expertise necessary to develop materials, evaluate best practices, and support the CARA team to provide high-quality programming to our partners. The Program Associate will work closely with CARA Allies staff and our undergraduate peer fellows(s) to plan, organize and facilitate training and meetings for Peer Leaders and support staff across CUNY campuses and CBO partners. Programming will be in-person and virtual.

Job Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with CARA staff and interns to design and implement training materials and/or student resources;

-Provide feedback on and revise CARA’s training sessions and materials;

-Support transitioning CARA’s training materials from virtual to in-person training

-Facilitate extensive in-person and virtual training for CARA’s Peer-to-Peer program for Peer Leaders and support staff

-Manage communications with peer leaders and program partners

-Complete administrative tasks including scheduling training, transcribing, and record-keeping

-Support program evaluation activities

-Support in the management of CARA’s texting platform

-Create and manage program-specific social media accounts

Qualifications:

-At least one year of professional work experience OR Bachelors Degree preferred

-Experience working with or as a Peer Leader/Mentor or Bridge Coach preferred

-Graduate of or current CUNY college student preferred

-Available to facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions as required, (a flexible schedule is a must)

-Comfortable designing and implementing training tools/resources

-Experience in or strong desire to develop curriculum

-Dependable; the ability to meet set goals and expectations

-Strong public speaking skills

-Experience in facilitating and developing workshops

-Extensive familiarity with matriculation and persistence processes

-Strong understanding of obstacles to and best practices for college access and/or persistence for BIPOC students, first-generation students, and low-income students

-Ability to work across multiple teams

-A collaborative and engaging work style

-Strong organizational, and research skills

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Strong time management skills and the ability to work well under time constraints

-Proficient knowledge of and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Blackboard, Zoom, and ability to learn other virtual platforms

-Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and take initiative when needed

-Must be fully vaccinated

SCHEDULE

June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023 (19 hours per week )

Applications are due by April 27th, 2022 11:59pm

Interviews will be held in early May

SALARY (PART-TIME)

$20,000-$22,500

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

HOW TO APPLY

Complete and submit an online application by April 27th, 2022 11:59pm. Please have a copy of your resume available to submit with this application or email a copy of your resume to shalema.henderson@caranyc.org. Applications will not be reviewed without receipt of your resume.

Do NOT submit a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.

If you have questions about this role, application, or interview process, please feel free to email Shalema Henderson @ shalema.henderson@caranyc.org.

To view the online application: Program Associate

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POSITION: Data Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Columbia University Medical Center

Position Summary

Increasingly, genetic information is being incorporated in medical care for the purposes of estimating risk for a disease, making a diagnosis or prognosis, and for deciding among treatment options. With regard to risk for disease, it is now possible with varying degrees of precision able to tell people the likelihood they will experience a medical condition sometime in the future. The growth of direct-to-consumer genetic testing services attest to the interest of many people in receiving such information. The Department of Sociomedical Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health is seeking a Data Analyst for a NIA funded study of the psychosocial impact among Latinos of genetic susceptibility testing for Alzheimer’s disease. While the study has both a quantitative and qualitative component, this position is for work on the qualitative one. The primary responsibilities for this position will be the coding of the qualitative (interview) data and assisting in the analysis of that data. The incumbent’s responsibilities will also include assisting in the preparation of professional presentations and journal articles (e.g., assisting with literature reviews and compliance with journal guidelines).

Some transcribing (if fluent in Spanish translation) of interviews will also be part of the person’s responsibilities.

Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Coding and analysis of qualitative interviews 90%
Providing editorial and administrative assistance in the preparation of research
manuscripts and professional publications 5%
Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested/assigned 5%

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree, prior experience with the use of qualitative software for the coding and analysis of qualitative data and a background in behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology, anthropology)
Proficiency in using EXCEL, PowerPoint, Zoom, and reference/citation manager software is important. At least 1 year of prior experience with qualitative research is important.
Experienced with ATLAS.ti (or other qualitative data analysis software).

To view the official job posting: Data Analyst

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POSITION: Project Assistant (Cannabis Public Affairs Press & Community Outreach Coordinator)

ORGANIZATION: New York State Office of Cannabis Management

The Cannabis Public Affairs Press and Community Outreach Coordinator will work as a member of the communications team to promote the public health and equity goals of cannabis legalization through highly coordinated public affairs campaigns that enhance protection to children and youth and other vulnerable and marginalized populations by raising awareness including highlighting the risks of cannabis use to the developing brains of children and babies; minimize public harm by raising awareness around risks of cannabis use and how to safely consume it, including the illegality of driving while under the influence and dangers of consuming cannabis with other substances; and ensure the public, and in particular target communities, are fully aware of the equity goals of cannabis legalization and drive members of those communities to the opportunities the new industry will bring.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Participate in strategic communications planning initiatives that incorporate traditional and digital communications channels and platforms;
Collaborate with Cannabis Public Affairs Coordinator to develop public affairs campaigns that serve to organize communities around opportunities in the new industry;
Manage and support workstreams for multiple projects, including by setting priorities and timelines;
Develop content, including press releases and narratives told through digital platforms, and work with stakeholders to support community outreach, public education campaigns and tell the story of the Office, the Cannabis Control Board, and the new cannabis industry New York State is building;
Collaborate with Cannabis Public Affairs Coordinator to promote OCM activities with media sources;
Establish reporting mechanisms to track outcomes of efforts to reach target communities and inform executive leadership and future planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with two years specialized experience community organizer and/or political campaigns in press and/or organizer capacity.

Preferred qualifications: Preferred candidates will have at least one year experience working directly with members of the media. Experience in crisis and rapid response communications strategies preferred.

Location: To be Determined – either Albany or NYC

Salary: From $61270 to $77912 Annually

Application Deadline: April 29, 2022

To view the official job posting: Project Assistant

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POSITION: Quantitative Research Scientist

ORGANIZATION: Mount Sinai Brain Injury Research Center

The Brain Injury Research Center (BIRC) at Mount Sinai is currently recruiting a quantitative research scientist to play a central role in federally funded studies that use large-scale data resources (sample sizes ranging from 4,000 – 30,000 participants) to investigate associations of TBI with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRDs), late life health, and functional outcomes. Studies investigating long-term effects of TBI on disease comorbidity, cognition, and other outcomes of interest are also welcome, as are individuals with interest in life course epidemiology and social determinants of health. The quantitative scientist would be a key collaborator on a multidisciplinary research team, and would be expected to initiate independent research using a large databases under the supervision of a mentorship team curated to facilitate attainment of individual career development goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative experience and training in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related fields (i.e., public health). Interest in advanced statistics and psychometric methods, including data reduction methodology, causal inference or life course epidemiology, is a strength, as the scientist will be invited to creatively apply novel methods to existing data to better understand mechanisms and outcomes following brain injury.

The Brain Injury Research Center leads national rankings in NIH and federal funding, and is renowned for the scope, quality, and impact of its research. Research opportunities for research scientists/fellows include:

Longitudinal investigation of long-term trajectories of clinical functioning over time among brain injury survivors enrolled in prospective studies
Examination of social determinants of health in post-TBI outcomes using large-scale databases
Use of individual patient data meta analysis (IPDMA) and related methods to investigate late life health across 4-5 longitudinal studies of cognitive aging.
Use of data reduction methods, factor analysis, LASSO and machine learning methods to explore phenotypes of post-traumatic neurodegeneration.
Measurement development and data harmonization using advanced psychometric methods
Participation in grant writing, including pilot grants and career development awards

All applicants should have completed doctoral training or equivalent (including MPH) in a quantitative (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, public health. Research scientists will collaborate with a multidisciplinary mentorship team, participate in collaborative and independent research, and employ advanced quantitative research methods.

Salary will be commensurate with experience; benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, paid time-off, and conference time. Applicants should have previous research experience, strong quantitative training, and aspirations for a research career. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, 1-2 representative publications, and a list of 3 professional references to Annell.Ovalles@mountsinai.org

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POSITION: Data Analyst

ORGANIZATION: NYU School of Medicine

The Data Analyst will work in the Division of Comparative Effectiveness and Decision Science in the Department of Population Health, to conduct data analysis, literature reviews, and scientific writing in support of mathematical modelling of HIV, malaria, COVID-19, mental disorders, and other research areas. This is a dynamic position contributing to the research portfolio of the Principal Investigator, Anna Bershteyn, PhD.

A successful applicant will be able to work independently with diverse colleagues and staff at all levels, and comfortable in the academic medical center environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the PI and the team of researchers to support mathematical modelling research.
Cultivate deep familiarity with methodological approaches and data from diverse sources including large administrative databases, survey data, electronic health tracers, and others.
Generate hypotheses and design analytical plans to test them.
Conduct statistical analyses according to study design and interpret data output through various mediums.
Update and maintain databases, facilitate regular data checking and quality assurance.
Read, interpret, and compile relevant scientific literature and data synthesis.
Work with the team and contribute to writing manuscripts, grant proposals, progress reports, and presentations.
Assist the team in planning, conducting, and facilitating stakeholder workshops and meetings.
Assist the team with management of study regulatory tasks, such as preparation of materials for Institutional Review Board and data safety monitoring.
Present findings at workshops, meetings, and conferences, including potential international travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Strong quantitative skills and proficient in at least one programming language (i.e. SAS, R, Excel).
Ability to select and apply appropriate statistical methods for collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills.
Ability to interface effectively with management, and work and communicate effectively with both internal and external partners.
Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using data visualization and/or mapping software.
Familiarity with infectious diseases such as HIV, malaria, COVID-19, and/or mental disorders and treatments.
Work and/or research experience in international settings.

Interested candidates can contact Ingrida directly at ingrida.platais@nyulangone.org or apply via NYU Langone jobs website: https://jobs.nyulangone.org/job/15322434/data-analyst-new-york-ny/

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POSITION: Special Projects Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Undisclosed healthcare management company in NYC

The role: A healthcare management company is in search of a full-time Special Projects Coordinator to work in our Brooklyn office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team in a fast growing and dynamic company.

Core responsibilities:

Work with Director of Special Projects to onboard new clients
Work with Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Operations in various operations-based projects
Collaborate directly with new clients to ensure a positive and smooth onboarding experience
Provide project coordination support
Additional ad hoc tasks as needed

Requirements:

Prior experience in customer service and/or healthcare preferred
Demonstrated proficient organizational skills
Customer service mindset with strong written and verbal communication abilities
Interest in understanding the operational procedures of a healthcare management organization

To Apply: Interested candidates, please contact Jonathan Zwiren directly at jonathan.zwiren@gmail.com

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POSITION: Project Coordinator,New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT)

ORGANIZATION: NYU School of Global Public Health (GPH)

NYU School of Global Public Health (GPH) is seeking applications for one full-time Project Coordinator for New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT), a grant funded by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control. NYCTT implements health system change strategies to increase the adoption of evidence-based best practices for treating tobacco use and dependence in medical and behavioral healthcare organizations that serve disparate populations.

We are looking for a new Project Coordinator to join the team. Ideally, candidates will have a Master’s degree and strong background in one or more of the following areas: tobacco dependence treatment, quality improvement, healthcare administration, health communications, health policy, primary care practice transformation, and project management. The candidate will work with staff and faculty members of the New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT) program team, under the direction of Dr. Donna Shelley, a Professor of Global Public Health at GPH.

Job Responsibilities

Health Systems Change (60%)

Builds relationships with executive-level administrators at medical and behavioral health care organizations in all five boroughs where health inequities are prevalent to facilitate tobacco control change system strategies that align with evidence-based guidelines
Assists in implementing the Public Health Service Guidelines for tobacco use and dependence treatment at health care organizations through quality improvement strategies
Obtains administrative commitment to adopt tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) policies via a Memorandum of Understanding, which includes an implementation timeline and communication plan
Assists in routinely implementing quality control strategies with key decision makers and monitoring organization provider performance feedback data
Travels to healthcare organizations and partners across New York City

Communications (20%)

Garners earned media opportunities to share best practices that decrease health inequities among tobacco (e.g., media pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor)
Advises on social media and website strategy
Provides ongoing technical assistance, content expertise, and professional guidance to organizations on the continuing burden in disparate populations, importance and efficacy of guideline-concordant tobacco dependence treatment, and emerging issues such as e-cigarettes
Contributes to the NYSDOH Center of Excellence efforts concerning emerging issues, including e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine devices (ENDS)
Identify community resources and tailor public health toolkits and training materials for healthcare organizations and community partners
Prepares materials for inclusion in public health programs, reports, and papers

Policy (20%)

Mobilizes community partners by engaging various stakeholders (community-based organizations, healthcare systems, coalitions) in the healthcare landscape to further tobacco control efforts across NYC and NY State
Manages correspondence with and educates local & state legislators on tobacco use disparities, emerging trends, and effective tobacco control strategies within their districts
Analyzes local data to better inform elected officials and their constituents on TDT resources
Participates in planning efforts for annual legislative education efforts, including schedule prioritization, event advising, and coordination with external partners
Engages legislative partners for earned media opportunities (e.g., policy launch events, media pitches, op-eds)
Participates in local and state-level collaborative workgroups to improve tobacco policy
Attends meetings in Albany, New York

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health, health communications, health policy, quality improvement/assurance, health administration, or a related field with at least 2-4 years’ related experience
Field work experience working as a practice facilitator or quality improvement specialist with healthcare organizations that serve disparate populations, is a plus
Strong knowledge of quality improvement strategies, healthcare systems (primary care and mental/behavioral health), and electronic health records
Knowledge of external regulations impacting the healthcare landscape
Strong critical thinking, analytic, strategic and “big picture” skills necessary
Support organization’s goals and values by fostering teamwork within teams, across teams and departments; see internal and external collaborators as equal clients
Ability to successfully anticipate problems before they occur, self-reflect, and apply lessons learned to future work
Excellent oral communication, group presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent written communication skills; expressing ideas clearly and concisely in a well-organized manner
Manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands to meet program goals, and meet and respect deadlines
Be professional in appearance and presentation, by being on time, reacting well under pressure, and communicating proactively with others via e-mail and phone

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the NYCTT Team at

nyctt@nyu.edu.

To view the official job posting: Project Coordinator

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POSITION: Policy Associate, Health Equity Workforce Project (Remote Option)

ORGANIZATION: Partners in Health (PIH)

Partners In Health is seeking a “Policy Associate” with at least 3 years of experience in federal legislative analysis, direct advocacy, and coalition management, to help lead a health equity policy portfolio focused on rural/tribal health workforce expansion and global health workforce development.

The Policy Associate will perform a wide range of work to support the specific global and domestic health workforce advocacy project goals, as indicated below. The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong evidence as the foundation of sound policies and will be able to compellingly integrate evidence on complex concepts in accessible formats and messages. They will work closely with the Health Equity Workforce Project Policy Officer, the Director of Advocacy, and Partners In Health (PIH) cross-site policy and partnership teams, as well as PIH leadership, and colleagues representing the broader Global Health Delivery Partnership (GHDP) based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public policy or public health (or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent policy advocacy experience);
3-5 years of policy advocacy experience or specialized training;
Track record of influencing senior policy makers;
Outstanding attention to detail and proven ability to independently advance research projects;
Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, and ability to quickly gain and understand their political dynamics;
Strong communications and writing skills, including the ability to communicate complex messages to broad audiences;
Commitment to social justice is essential.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, remote-option position, with a preference for a contract commitment through June 2024, with possibility of extension. The salary range is roughly $55,000 – $80,000. Please email vlin@pih.org with any questions.

To view the official job posting: Policy Associate

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POSITION: Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: Dobson DaVanzo & Associates, LLC

Dobson DaVanzo & Associates, LLC is a health care consulting firm based in Vienna, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Our core competencies include modeling the impact of Medicare and Medicaid payment policies on health care providers using a variety of statistical and econometric methodologies in order to aid in the development of future payment systems. The work of our principals has influenced numerous public policy decisions, and is reflected in legislation and regulation. Our research helps payers and providers develop, implement, and evaluate equitable payment methodologies in support of value-based purchasing. We apply decades of staff experience, access to a broad range of policymakers and subject matter experts, and innovative research techniques in order to best meet our clients’ needs. Our analyses, using public and private-sector data, are objective and rigorous.

We are seeking candidates with related experience to fill a Research Assistant position in a demanding, and fast-paced work environment.

Candidates must possess strong critical thinking, verbal and written communication, organizational and multitasking skills, pay great attention to detail, and be flexible. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.

Key responsibilities for the Research Assistant position include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with projects requiring quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Summarizing public comments to proposed rulemaking
Conducting comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizing findings
Participating in team and client project meetings
Assisting with the preparation of proposals

Preferred experience and skillsets for the Research Assistant position include:

General knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, or other public health programs. Preference will be given to those familiar with CMS payment regulation for Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for acute care hospitals, long term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and/or home health agencies.
Coursework in public policy, economics, healthcare management, public health, statistics, or business administration is preferred as well as work experience in health care research, health policy analysis, and/or public sector consulting.

Highly valued skills and abilities include:

Ability to learn quickly and apply new content knowledge and skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas, verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise, and coherent manner
Experience with complex database construction and analysis using statistical programs such as SAS, STATA, R, etc.
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively across multiple projects
Flexible/adaptable to changing needs and priorities
Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Attention to detail
Strong listening skills

Dobson | DaVanzo offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health insurance, and a retirement plan with company match. Since the COVID-19 public health emergency, all Dobson | DaVanzo employees work remotely.

To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@dobsondavanzo.com and cc Apoorva.srivastava@dobsondavanzo.com. Please include your salary requirements.

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POSITION: Research Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Dobson DaVanzo & Associates, LLC

We are seeking candidates with related experience to fill a Research Analyst position in a demanding, and fast-paced work environment.

Candidates must possess strong critical thinking, verbal and written communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, pay great attention to detail, and be flexible.

Key responsibilities for the Research Analyst position include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with projects requiring quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Interpreting quantitative and qualitative study results and summarizing findings in client reports and presentations
Summarizing public comments to proposed rulemaking
Assisting with database manipulation, construction, and simulation modeling
Summarizing stakeholder interviews and client meetings
Conducting comprehensive literature reviews using PubMed/Medline and other electronic databases and synthesizing findings
Participating in team and client project meetings
Assisting with project coordination and administrative tasks
Assisting with the preparation of proposals

Essential requirements for the Research Analyst position include:

Working knowledge and experience with Medicare, Medicaid, or other public health programs. Preference will be given to those familiar with CMS payment regulation for Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for acute care hospitals, long term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and home health agencies.
A Master’s Degree in public policy, economics, healthcare management, public health, statistics, or business administration is preferred and a minimum of two to three years of progressively responsible work experience in health care research, health policy analysis, and/or public sector consulting is required.

Highly valued skills and abilities include:

Ability to learn quickly and apply new content knowledge and skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas, verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise, and coherent manner
Experience with complex database construction and analysis using statistical programs such as SAS, STATA, R, etc.
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively across multiple projects
Flexible/adaptable to changing needs and priorities
Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Attention to detail
Strong listening skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required

Dobson | DaVanzo offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health insurance, and a retirement plan with company match. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, all Dobson | DaVanzo employees work remotely.

To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@dobsondavanzo.com and please cc Apoorva.srivastava@dobsondavanzo.com. Please include your salary requirements.

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POSITION: Research Associate

ORGANIZATION: National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is America’s leading safety advocate. We enable people to put everyday strategies in place to solve problems — at work. As a non-profit, our focus is on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death and injury. More specifically, NSC is focused on:

Workplace Safety

Roadway Security

Impairment

Every one of our employees is committed to helping people live their fullest lives, and right now we’re seeking someone to fill the role of Research Associate.

The Research Associate serves as a member of the MSD Solutions Lab research team. Under direct supervision, this role will contribute to research strategies and methods, provide technical assistance to other research staff, draft and contribute to research reports, and disseminate research findings.

What You’ll Do:

Work and collaborate as part of the MSD Solutions Lab research team.
Participate in reviews of scientific literature on various safety topics.
Use various presentation formats to share information about published research with internal and external audiences, including NSC staff, partners, volunteers, members, and other stakeholders.
Assist in the development of various data collection tools such as survey questionnaires, interview guides, focus group moderator guides.
Apply research techniques to validate and pilot data collection tools.
Perform data management functions.
Under supervision, conduct analyses of quantitative and qualitative data.
Assist in identifying opportunities for future research.
Support the preparation and submission of research proposals and reports.
Prepare presentations and present to various audiences.
Other duties as assigned.

We’re Looking for Someone with:

Master’s degree in research, Public Health, Sociology, I/O Psychology, Environmental Health & Safety, or similar field and relevant experience conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information.

Bachelor’s degree in research, Public Health, Sociology, I/O Psychology, Environmental Health & Safety, or similar field and at least 6 years of relevant experience conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information.

Professional experience in applied research, program evaluation, policy evaluation, public health and safety, and not-for-profit organizations excellent organizational skills with process management and project management experience.
Self-motivated and ability to develop ideas.
Comfortable in leading and knowing how to collaborate with others.
Flexibility in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Comfortable presenting in front of groups both internal and external.
Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS or comparable statistical software, qualitative analysis software a plus.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills § Technical writing and analytical ability. Ability to present research results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary: $55,000/yr – $70,000/yr

To view the official job posting: Research Associate

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POSITION: City Research Scientist I / Program Planner, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) coordinates the City’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment program planning and implementation; surveillance; training and capacity building; public policy advocacy; community engagement; social marketing; and racial equity and social justice initiatives.

The HIV Unit oversees and coordinates the NYC Health Department’s response to the HIV epidemic. The Unit include HIV Prevention (HIV testing, promotion of biomedical prevention), Care and Treatment (Ryan White, care coordination, research and evaluation), Epidemiology (surveillance, partner services), Clinical Operations and Technical Assistance, Social Marketing and Community Engagement (social marketing and digital media, community engagement, condom distribution), Policy & External Affairs (intergovernmental affairs, policy planning).

The work of the Unit includes policy development, direct administration of programs, oversight of contracted programs, community participatory planning, provider outreach and education, research, and surveillance, all with the goal of preventing new infections and supporting New York City residents living with HIV/AIDS.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Under the direction of the Senior Program Planner, support development of evidence based and community informed, grants that support implement of interventions that End the Epidemic
Participate in grants writing and submission efforts (e.g., CDC, NIH, PCORI, HRSA-SPNS) to increase funding for the work of COTA; incumbent should have an understanding of theoretical frameworks that underpin hypotheses, as well as study design and study design methods.
Assist in the management of grants, once obtained, including supporting development of protocols, completion of progress reports, and management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, as needed.
Assist with development and implementation of community outreach and engagement activities and events that are designed to foster relationships and provide feedback to inform End the Epidemic planning and activities.
Assist with and conduct literature reviews and efforts to summarize findings that can inform the provision of evidenced based, high-impact prevention training and technical assistance as well as quality improvement activities.
Produce tables, reports, presentations and manuscripts based on findings, for public dissemination.
Support submission of abstracts to national conferences and papers to peer review journals, as appropriate.
Represent the BHHS, as requested, at both relevant internal and external meetings.
Perform ad-hoc duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qual Requirements

For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

Preferred Skills

Selected applicant will have excellent written, verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Knowledgeable about HIV prevention and treatment.
Knowledgeable about program development theory and methods.
A minimum of 1 year of experience of public health project management and implementation.
Experience planning and implementing community centered events, as well as plan and coordinate events like meeting and presentations.
Experience with academic, research and/or grant writing.
A firm grasp of public health and health or social services evaluation.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to think creatively and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word), as well as familiarity with project management tools like Asana.

This role demands an ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of scientists, planners, clinicians, program managers and service providers within the DOHMH and at external agencies, as well as clients who participate in community planning and/or research review processes. All Planning Monitoring and Evaluation staff members are expected to maintain multiple projects and function effectively both independently and as part of a team.

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 527759.

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POSITION: City Research Scientist I / Data Management and Quality Analyst, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)’s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Across a range of programs and through extensive collaboration with other parts of NYC DOHMH and external stakeholders, BHHS leads testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; research and evaluation; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives.

The Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (BHHS) works to prevent new infections and support New York City (NYC) residents living with or vulnerable to Hepatitis, HIV, and STIs. BHHS oversees and coordinates NYC’s response to HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis epidemics across a range of programs and through extensive collaboration with other parts of NYC DOHMH and external stakeholders.

BHHS leads direct administration of programs; oversight of contracted programs; community engagement and participatory planning; provider outreach and education; policy development; research and evaluation; surveillance; partner services; training and technical assistance, and social marketing. The Clinical Operations and Technical Assistance program (COTA) works to measure, report on and improve the quality of prevention and care services delivered to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) as well as those at risk for HIV infection by interfacing with clinical and support service providers. In order to do so, the COTA unit engages in a variety of activities including primary data collection (via surveys, site visit observations, and key informant interviews), and triangulation of various data sources. In addition, a large component of work within the unit entails engaging in ongoing training, technical assistance, and capacity building activities intended for a variety of stakeholders both within and outside of New York City.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Support the scientific research and epidemiological data-driven quality management and standards of federal and state compliant HIV/AIDS services provider reporting.
Provide analytical support for COTA programs using Electronic System of HIV/AIDS Reporting & Evaluation (eSHARE), including quality monitoring , data reports, data management and cleaning, and data visualization using analytic software packages (SAS).
Contribute to data dissemination activities, including reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
Contribute to data quality management activities, including maintaining data systems specifications, documentation, assisting with quality assurance testing, researching data collection tools, and/or providing user support/ technical assistance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qual Requirements

For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

Preferred Skills

Coding skills, in languages such as: SAS, SQL, R, or Python.
Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills, including excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse staff of epidemiologists, analysts, and community partners.
Experience with data management software, statistical programs (SAS), data visualization software (Tableau), and relational database systems (SQL).

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 528629.

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POSITION: Strategic Planning Analyst, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health is seeking a City Research Scientist to function as a Strategic Planning Analyst. In the event of a public health emergency as deemed by the agency (public health outbreak, natural disaster, etc.), employees may be mandated to assume an emergency response role. In these rare instances and when notified, staff will be re-assigned from their regular day-to-day duties as noted in this job description to take on another role considered necessary by the agency. When this occurs, all staff are required to comply with the change in assignment and must be prepared to be called upon promptly.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Work in close collaboration with the Assistant Director of Capacity Building and the Director of Research, Evaluation and Planning to support internal and external planning efforts.
Analyze survey and program data using SAS and SPSS to support and guide strategic planning and community-based efforts.
Support coalitions and other coordination efforts among community partners to align work towards shared health goals including COVID-19 recovery work.
Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant research and program evaluation activities for policy initiatives.
Coordinate and participate in field activities including data collection and data management around community surveys.
Support qualitative research and evaluation activities as needed.
Perform data entry and tracking of programmatic data.
Run regular reports and create data visualizations and narrative summaries of programmatic data for internal monitoring and reporting.
Support internal capacity-building efforts related to monitoring and data management including improved use of Salesforce and NowPow referral management system.
Contribute meaningfully to grant applications to secure funding for future Bureau work.
Respond to internal and external data requests and data consultations.
Perform other CHECW planning, capacity building and evaluation tasks as directed by leadership.

Minimum Qual Requirements

For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

Preferred Skills

Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
Experience using SPSS and/or SAS programming for analysis and with data management systems
Experience using Salesforce or other data management software
Keen ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
Interest and experience in addressing health inequities and disparities
Ability to work closely with all levels of staff inside and outside the Agency
Experience working with diverse groups and community-based organization stakeholders
Experience in community planning and community engagement
Flexibility and creativity
Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems
Some experience contributing to grant writing.

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 527071.

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POSITION: Data and Technology Project Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.

Program Description:

DOHMH, an agency recognized worldwide for being a leader in public health and at the forefront of cutting-edge public health emergency planning initiatives. The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) was created to promote DOHMH’s and NYC’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. OEPR is responsible for coordinating agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, exercises and training, evaluation of incident response and exercise performance as well as coordinating with community stakeholders, city, state, and federal partners. OEPR envisions a healthy, resilient city in which all New Yorkers are able to achieve and maintain optimal and equitable health outcomes before, during, and after emergencies. OEPR’s work recognizes the social inequities that can negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of New Yorkers during and after a disaster. OEPR works to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work to ensure the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible. Check out our project impact stories at: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/emergency-preparedness/what-we-do.page

Bureau of Healthcare and community Readiness (BHCR) bridges public health, healthcare, and community through Community Engagement and Response (CER) and Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP). The position is for Technology, Data and Communications unit that oversee development of technology and data projects that seek to improve the agency’s ability to prepare, respond and recover from emergencies.

Summary of Position:

DOHMH has an opening for a Data and Technology Project Coordinator. This position will report to the Senior Data and Risk Analyst in OEPR. The Data and Technology Project Coordinator will assist with ongoing COVID-related technology projects such as the COVID staffing platform, coordination of the 2023 Jurisdictional Risk Assessment (JRA) and the future situational awareness / common operating picture application that will apply lessons learned from the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 response. This position will collaborate with OEPR, agency stakeholders and information technology staff on various data and technology initiatives agency to define business requirements, establish project timelines, define resource needs, ensuring the appropriate program staff are involved, meeting deadlines, coordinating necessary application testing, drills, user acceptance testing and user trainings as needed.

Specifically, the Data and Technology Project Coordinator will:

Coordinate specific data and technology projects identified during the COVID-19 response to address corrective actions and improvement planning for future emergencies with a focus on solutions and enhancements that were identified during the COVID-19 response but could not be implemented in the midst of a response.
Coordinate the dissemination and collection of hazard vulnerability survey data as part of the new 2023 JRA which follows the work of the 2018 JRA but will incorporate COVID-19 and health equity issues experienced during the COVID-19 response.
Coordinate requirements gathering from across the emergency response groups to create and prioritize a list of functionality enhancements required for a common operating picture software platform to ensure it can be used for future emergency activations.
Work with subject matter experts, data analysts and vendors to ensure OEPR data and technology projects and deliverables are on time, within budget and are IT security compliant.
Provide effective project management for new and existing OEPR technology projects that require maintenance or enhancements based on lessons learned from the COVID-19 response.
Engage in proactive capacity planning, including evaluating or participating in the review of new technology solutions to ensure proposed technology would be scalable and sustainable.
Identify and recommend opportunities for cross-bureau/divisional collaboration to improve preparedness, response, recovery and day-to-day functions.
Advise senior leadership on data and technology-related obstacles, policies and other matters and assist with other responsibilities required by the Sr. Director for Technology, Data and Communications.

Qualifications and Requirements:

BA or higher degree from an accredited college.
Capacity and willingness to learn various technologies and their implementation.
The ideal candidate for this position must be pro-active and self-motivated with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Strong technical project management skills, with understanding of information technology development lifecycle with an ability to develop and manage multiple projects.
Strong business analysis and documentation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to communicate equally with technical and non-technical stakeholders to a common understanding of goals and priorities.
Ability to understand data management infrastructure, processes, and products.
Strong technical understanding of technology platforms such as: MS SharePoint, Salesforce, data mapping, visualization software, GIS and SQL (or similar data processing language).
Experience in emergency preparedness desirable but not required, as this position spans a host of public health-related issues—additional training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.

Preferred Skills:

Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.
This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.

To view the official job posting: Data and Technology Project Coordinator

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POSITION: Grants Manager

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

DOHMH’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) was created to promote DOHMH’s and NYC’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. OEPR coordinates agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, exercises and training, evaluation of incident response, exercise performance and coordinating with community stakeholders, city, state & federal partners on public health emergency planning and response. OEPR’s work focuses on promoting and protecting public health through emergency preparedness and response; and recognizes that social inequities negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of NYC during and after a disaster. With these inequities in mind, OEPR is also working to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work. OEPR’s employees are expected to align their work with OEPR’s efforts to combat the harmful effects of systemic injustices on communities and work towards the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible.

The OEPR Bureau of Grants Management and Administration (GMA) is responsible for fiscal and administrative functions for the Division with a focus on workforce equity, strategic financial planning and securing federal preparedness and response funding for the agency.

Job description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Grant Manager. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the Grant Manager will be responsible for management of federal funds to support improvement of critical public health infrastructure needs related to workforce, foundational capabilities, data modernization, and physical infrastructure. This includes providing programmatic, grants, and administrative support for DOHMH programs, including initiating, implementing, and monitoring projects that focus on building DOHMH’s and NYC’s public health workforce and infrastructure to ensure readiness to respond to public health emergencies like COVID-19.

Specifically, the Worksite Wellness Specialist will:

Lead grant application development, including management of funding requests from across multiple parts of DOHMH and communication to program leads about timeline and grantor requirements.
Provide guidance on implementation of funded projects that enhance public health infrastructure, workforce, and data needs, including ensuring project timelines/deliverables are clearly outlined and align with grant objectives and requirements, to strengthen DOHMH’s ability to respond to COVID-19 and other public health emergencies.
Lead review and enhancement of documents (i.e., job posting, contract scope of work) related to grant-funded activities, services, and planning in conjunction with subject matter experts/program leads throughout DOHMH.
Ensure programs’ hiring and procurement (purchases & contracts) are in line with grant scope and allowable activities, as well as CDC-approved budget.
Provide ongoing programmatic and administrative support to funded programs to elicit updates, provide guidance, as well as identify issues and next steps.
Ensure grant progress reports and other deliverables clearly and accurately describe DOHMH’s progress in achieving goals and objectives of funding.
Develop various summaries and reports for fiscal agent, DOHMH & OEPR leadership, CDC and other partners using large quantities of information related to infrastructure, COVID -19 workforce, and data goals, priorities, and related activities.
Document grant-related processes, as well as identify timelines and make recommendations for improved effectiveness of initiating and implementing projects.
Participate in Incident Command System (ICS) during public health emergency responses.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, OR a bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ experience in high-level coordination or leadership of health or medical programs.
Expertise and proven success in grant development and reporting, as well as familiarity with financial concepts.
The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines. Previous experience working in fields related to public health or health care.
Relevant experience with government agencies or knowledge of New York City and federal fiscal policies is desirable, but not required.
Capacity and willingness to learn Salesforce and other grant management systems.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALITIES:

Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
Experience working with and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Grants Manager

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POSITION: Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Special Projects

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Description

The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) promotes NYC DOHMH’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies through the coordination of agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, training and exercises and through regular engagement with communities as well as city, state and federal partners.

The OEPR team envisions a healthy, resilient city in which all New Yorkers are able to achieve and maintain optimal and equitable health outcomes before, during, and after emergencies. The work of OEPR recognizes the social inequities that can negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of New Yorkers during and after a disaster. The OEPR team works to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work to ensure the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible.

Summary of Position

The Senior Advisor will report to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner.

The Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Special Projects position will support the Office of the Deputy Commissioner in the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR). The Senior Advisor will serve as a key content and strategy advisor to the Deputy Commissioner and will plan, coordinate, and execute intra-divisional initiatives working closely with bureau leaders and senior staff. The position will serve as a liaison and support as needed on intra-agency special projects related to COVID-19 where OEPR is a key stakeholder. This position will also support the Deputy Commissioner with ad hoc projects including research, presentations, memos, or evaluations. Specific projects and initiatives outlined below.

Serve as a key content and strategy advisor to the Deputy Commissioner on projects related to COVID-19 or other topics as they arise.
Serve as a liaison to other divisions working on relevant topics, leading coordination and facilitation of cross-divisional teams and workgroups, as appropriate.
Support high priority policy and healthcare resilience COVID-19 recovery projects and related initiatives.
Lead efforts to support staff in the publication of articles or papers in response to activities taken as part of the COVID-19 response.
Support the development of the Pandemic Response Institute (PRI), a partnership between NYC DOHMH, Columbia University, The City University of New York (CUNY) and other New York City Agencies as well as academic institutions.
Work closely with the PRI Project Manager and Project Coordinator to ensure DOHMH’s vision for PRI is integrated into the work and support DOHMH subject matter experts in their contributions to PRI.
Create and effectively manage action plans, monitor, and track timelines, and identify and resolve any challenges, risks or opportunities that may arise related to special projects and other assignments.
Represent the First Deputy Commissioner’s Office at meetings, as appropriate.
Respond to public health emergencies when called upon.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in public health, public policy, or related field
Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment in public health
Strong planning, policy development, writing and project management skills
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including private partners, academic institutions, and different levels of government
A minimum of 7 years work experience supporting complex projects, scientific research in a public health, emergency preparedness and response, and/or government setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to work with individuals at various levels.
Successful candidate will be analytical, creative, flexible, and able to meet tight deadlines and able to manage several tasks and projects from all stages

Additional Information

This is a temporary grant-funded position ending 6/30/23
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties. Selected candidates should reside within the Tri-state area (NY, NJ & CT).
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Special Projects

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POSITION: Continuity Evaluation Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Description:

The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) promotes DOHMH’s and NYC’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies through the coordination of agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, training and exercises and through regular engagement with communities as well as city, state and federal partners. OEPR envisions a healthy, resilient city in which all New Yorkers are able to achieve and maintain optimal and equitable health outcomes before, during, and after emergencies. OEPR’s work recognizes the social inequities that can negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of New Yorkers during and after a disaster. OEPR works to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work to ensure the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible.

The Bureau of Agency Preparedness and Response (BAPR) oversees the development of agency response plans and protocols, training and exercises across the agency, and maintaining citywide situational awareness. DOHMH’s current Continuity of Operations Plan centers around a selected number of predefined essential services (documented in the Essential Services Glossary) that must continue during an emergency- this includes legally mandated services and critical public health services, as well as ensures compliance with federal, state and city regulations and legal requirements. Throughout the COVID-19 response, it was critical that DOHMH ensured continuity of essential services at scaled levels and facilitated widespread knowledge of impacts and guidance related to those impacts, given the long duration of the emergency.

Summary of Position:

DOHMH has an opening for a Continuity Evaluation Coordinator. Reporting to the Continuity of Operations Planner, this position will work in collaboration with Divisional COOP Coordinators and be responsible for designing and developing continuity of operations reporting and data management tools. These tools will provide oversight, coordination, and technical assistance for monitoring and prioritizing agency programs, services and functions during the ongoing COVID-19 response and inform continuity planning for future pandemics.

Specifically, the Continuity Evaluation Coordinator will:

Create and design continuity of operations reporting and data management tool for the ongoing COVID-19 response.
Support efforts to analyze, evaluate, and document impacts from the COVID-19 response to inform updates to DOHMH’s continuity of operations plan.
Develop a mechanism to capture feedback for internal improvement in ongoing and future continuity of service delivery.
Document continuity planning gaps noted from the COVID-19 response and identify recommendations for improvement in various continuity planning areas, including program prioritization, communication, technology and resilience.
Summarize and disseminate evaluation findings and recommended improvements for internal audiences.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve ongoing continuity gaps and implement feasible and flexible solutions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public health, disaster management, emergency preparedness/administration, public administration, or related field and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following area(s): emergency preparedness planning/management, emergency medical services, fire or public safety, law-enforcement, homeland security, public health, mental health, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related specialized area; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described in “1” above; or
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills:

Strong writing skills including basic writing (grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary), technical writing (protocols, procedures), and succinct and effective summarization.
Project management skills including time management, project workplan development, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, conceptual analysis, and the ability to delegate effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, emotional intelligence, and the ability to summarize key points and connect project themes for an executive audience.
Pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and hard deadlines.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Continuity Evaluation Coordinator

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POSITION: COVID-10 Projects Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Overview:

The Bureau of Public Health Training and Information Dissemination (BPHTID), within the Division of Epidemiology, supports efforts to build public health capacity of the current and future public health workforce by assessing training needs, providing training, resources, and internship opportunities, and evaluating training effectiveness. HRTP: A Public Health Internship program, within BHTID, provides opportunities for students to experience some of the “real life” challenges of public health by working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced profession.

Due to COVID-19, there is a need to do routine public health differently and to understand how COVID-19 has impacted the public’s health in NYC. With public health at the forefront of this pandemic and with much work to do, there is a critical need to document and understand the impacts of COVID-19 in our day to day lives, our policies, and programs. As part of this, in codifying the work and exploring the impacts of COVID, there is also a need to train and develop future public health professionals.

Due to wide-spread known and unknown impacts of COVID-19, the interest in governmental public health, the work the agency does, and the needs of the programs within the agency have increased. On average, through the HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program, Epi Scholars, and other trainee programs manages over 1,000 applications annually and we expect this number to increase. To improve the efficiency of HRTP to meet the increased trainee needs of the agency – to recruit talented students, walk them through the application, hiring, and onboarding processes, respond to questions and inquiries in a timely way, and create and deliver a current and contemporary public health curriculum – HRTP seeks assistance from a COVID-19 Projects Coordinator

Job Description:

DOHMH has an opening for a COVID-19 Projects Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of HRTP, the incumbent would provide overarching administrative assistance to manage the influx of preceptors and students participating in HRTP/COVID-19 related projects. The COVID-19 Projects Coordinator would provide support through the recruitment, application, selection, onboarding, and internship experience; and assist to create, develop, and track the career trajectory and alumni experience for those participating in a COVID-19/ HRTP internship at the NYC DOHMH.

Duties

With emphasis on a customer service mindset to meet the needs of HRTP’s constituents (agency staff, applicants, preceptors, alumni, leadership, and others), the COVID-19 Projects Coordinator would:

Maintain and monitor HRTP’s electronic inboxes to facilitate prompt responses to internal and external inquiries from students, staff, preceptors, alumni, and others as it pertains to COVID-19 related projects.
Support the project and applicant review process through the review, collection of student and preceptor applications which may include sorting mail, scanning, importing, exporting, data entry, and creating electronic files to maintain organizational workflow and timeline for COVID-19 related projects.
Maintain, monitor, and update academic job board platforms, program records, databases, profiles, and files in accordance with HRTP and agency processes and procedures.
Assist with supporting COVID-19 focused public health trainings, seminars, workshops, and related activities to supplement interns’ academic coursework by identifying and reaching out to DOHMH speakers, facilitators, visiting faculty, faculty at partner academic centers, and public health leaders to craft tailored curriculum supporting the learning objectives of HRTP.
Assisting with the planning and logistic arrangements of HRTP events which may be virtual/in-person, internal or external.
Serve as a liaison and representative for HRTP to DOHMH staff, applicants to the programs, and at external organizations as assigned.
Develop and prepare programmatic reports as required.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
3-5 years’ experience working in fields related to workforce development, public health, academia, community engagement, or providing administrative support.
Capacity and willingness to learn public health, curriculum design, MS Office Suite, and new and emerging platforms and technologies.
The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.

Additional Desired Qualities

Experience with customer and client engagement and project management.
Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
Proficient in in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: COVID-10 Projects Coordinator

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POSITION: Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Description:

The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) consists of a multi-disciplinary team that aims to engage primary care providers, hospitals, and other healthcare systems to implement evidence-based strategies; leverage information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advance policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surface opportunities where health care can influence and connect individuals to social support and address the whole person, beyond physical ailments.

Summary of Position:

The mortality experienced due to COVID-19 made visible the inequities that low-income patients experience in accessing the healthcare system, as well as the marginalization of essential healthcare workers. Would perform research to close the gaps in the legal barriers that allowed for these inequities to happen during the pandemic. The Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant will perform research and engage with relevant stakeholders to identify and propose solutions for 1) legal loopholes that make possible segregation of Uninsured and Medicaid patients at the hospital and outpatient level, and 2) how to strengthen the worker protections for home care industry. The focus will be on person-affirming healthcare delivery systems particularly to residents of TRIE neighborhoods and BIPOC community members.

Specifically, the Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant will:

Compile specific legal strategies that can address healthcare segregation that led to dramatic inequities during COVID-19
Perform research related to certificates of need as it relates to health equity assessments to help support a just COVID-19 recovery
Identify mechanisms to use “fair share” indices to increase non-profit healthcare system accountability to care desegregation as a strategy for COVID-19 pandemic resilience
Collaborate with State Department of Health on healthcare segregation and the law as it relates to an equitable COVID-19 recovery
Generate specific recommendations to the Chief Medical Officer for addressing healthcare segregation and home health worker protections in an equitable COVID-19 recovery and pandemic resilience
Lead issue briefs as needed related to healthcare segregation, home health worker protections, COVID-19 recovery, and pandemic resilience
Identify legal and other mechanisms to improve worker protections in the homecare industry as it relates to COVID-19 recovery and pandemic resilience
Engage with homecare advocacy groups and community-based organizations on understanding approaches to connecting home healthcare workforce protections and public health equity

Qualification Requirements:

Law degree, Master’s or Doctoral degree in healthcare law, labor issues, public health, social sciences, public policy, or other related fields
At least 3+ years of experience in healthcare in any capacity (administrative, clinical, legal, research)
Proficiency in conducting in-depth literature review and synthesizing findings
Ability to design analysis, synthesize results, and present findings and recommendations in a succinct manner

Additional Desired Qualities:

The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary grant-funded position starting ASAP and ending June 30, 2023.
This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Healthcare Justice Legal Consultant

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POSITION: Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Overview:

Job description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst. The Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst will work within the Health System Strategy team at the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems to assess, project, and monitor the capacity of healthcare systems in meeting the needs of patients from marginalized communities during pandemic surges and in the recovery period. The primary focus of the work for this position is on inpatient utilization using hospital discharge and other data sources. As individuals from marginalized communities bear disproportionate burdens related to COVID-19, this work aims to inform policy decisions and ensure equitable outcomes among marginalized communities.

Specifically, the Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst will:

Perform data and literature scans related to healthcare policy and planning.
Perform data entry and analysis related to hospital utilization.
Maintain Tableau dashboard where the information about hospital utilization resides.
Assess patterns of hospital service provision in relation to hospital bed capacity and associated outcomes.
Translate analysis findings into content for presentation, reports, and journal articles.
Assess patterns of care seeking among COVID patients and the potential association between care segregation and COVID mortality using SPARCS data.
Provide data management of all COVID-19 management and recovery grants including but not limited to data collection, analysis, and presentation of data products to internal and external stakeholders.
Create and maintain tableau dashboards to assist community-based organizations in identifying key NYC blocks to focus COVID recovery work in.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in public health, social sciences, public policy, or other related fields.
Proficiency in conducting in-depth literature review and synthesizing findings.
Proficiency in managing and analyzing large administrative datasets using data management and statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SQL, Stata)
Experience in using GIS software, geocoding, and conducting spatial analysis.
Experience in using software such as Tableau for data presentation and communication.
Ability to design analysis, synthesize results, and present findings and recommendations in a succinct manner.

Additional Desired Qualities

The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Healthcare System Planning and Data Analyst

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POSITION: Research Associate

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Program Description:

The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW’s work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is a division of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Through the COVID-19 response, CHECW has bolstered its outreach to health care providers in both messaging and direct engagement. CHECW is led by the Agency’s Chief Medical Officer, who works to align Agency work around COVID-19 recovery with health care systems and providers.

Summary of Position:

The Research Associate will report to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer.

This position will support the work of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the CMO’s strategic plan, a key document that outlines priorities for the Agency, including in the context of COVID-19. The Research Assistant will support evaluation efforts for initiatives within the CMO’s strategic plan while also conducting literature reviews, developing white papers and reports, and reviewing and managing evaluation data in partnership with other team members. The Research Assistant will work with staff within CHECW and with COVID-19 activated staff within the Agency’s incident command structure in support of workstreams that intersect with the health care system and with health care providers.

Duties:

Provide research and coordination support to the Chief Medical Officer
Conduct literature reviews on topics specific to the CMO’s strategic plan, including the role of health systems and health care providers in COVID-19 recovery efforts
Develop summaries, white papers, research briefs, and other documents in support of CMO priorities, including bridging public health and health care through COVID-19 recovery
Develop, implement, and maintain data collection systems for evaluation data connected to the CMO’s strategic plan, including for initiatives oriented around COVID-19 recovery
Provide coordination support to existing CMO initiatives, including the Coalition to End Racism in Clinical Algorithms
Assist with cataloguing and aligning of COVID-19 recovery efforts involving health care systems and/or health care providers, in conjunction with other team members
Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and team to ensure work aligns with the Chief Medical Officer’s strategic plan and priorities for the Agency and division around bridging public health and health care

Qualifications and Requirements:

A master’s degree in public health, social work, medicine, or a related field
At least two years’ work experience post-master’s degree in research, evaluation, project management, or a related area
Experience working with health care systems and/or clinical providers
Experience with project management
Experience communicating complex technical and data information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation
The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactive and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALITIES

A background in a clinical field of study (medicine, nursing, etc.) encouraged but not required
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities, along with a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary grant-funded position ending June 30, 2023.
Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties. Selected candidates should reside within the Tri-state area (NY, NJ & CT).
This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

To view the official job posting: Research Associate

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POSITION: Community Resource Network Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Company Overview:

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.

Position Overview:

PHS is looking to hire a Community Resource Network (CRN) Specialist position to join a growing team of CRN Specialists. The CRN Specialist will be responsible for meaningfully connecting vulnerable New Yorkers to clinical and community support services across New York City using an online referral technology platform and tracking the process through various technological tools. The CRN Specialist will be responsible for connecting with clients over the phone, identifying needs and encouraging clients to utilize appropriate resources, primarily food and nutrition resources at the start. With the client consent, the CRN Specialist will refer to appropriate organizations and programs and may be required to follow up with individuals at various points to ensure access to effective care and community resources.

The CRN Specialist will work under the supervision of the Community Resource Network Project Manager in the Healthcare-Community Partnerships and work closely with other members of the Healthcare Community Partnerships team, with interaction with other teams within PHS’ Neighborhood Health Division as needed.

Specifically, the Community Resource Network Specialist will:

Work independently with clients to do outreach and follow up
Work closely with the CRN team and supervisor to share experience, identify unresolved issues, share best practices, and participate in problem-solving
Become familiar with the range of services typically included in the Community Resource Network
Become familiar with the technological platforms used by PHS, including Unite NYC
Conduct outreach to a range of different clients in NYC to identify and prioritize their needs
Screen clients for eligibility for a range of services, then refer to appropriate social support and clinical services across a portfolio of programs
Carefully document the outreach, screening, and referrals in the appropriate technological platform, following the Community Resource Network protocol
Identify additional resources based on gaps in meeting needs within the referral platform
Provide support and follow-up to enrolled clients
Provide feedback on workflows and assist with troubleshooting to improve processes
Participate in all meetings as requested.

Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. degree with coursework in community health or related field, preferred
Bilingual preferred.
Ability to work remotely, over the phone as needed
Eager to learn about new projects, services, and resources
Enthusiasm for supporting vulnerable New Yorkers of diverse background
Excellent communication and listening skills, patience, non-judgmental attitude and ability to show empathy
High degree of self-organization and ability to work independently
Ability to rapidly navigate between different technological platform and systems
Ability to work effectively with a diverse work team; possess cultural competency skills
Demonstrated experience in identifying and solving problems in a constructive way
High level of professionalism (such as timeliness, excellent communication with team members and supervisors, rigorous documentation)
Knowledge and experience working with vulnerable populations strongly preferred
Knowledge of motivational interviewing and/or other coaching techniques preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in-person and over email and phone with clinical staff, patients/participants, and Community-Based Organization (CBOs) partners as needed
Remain flexible to work on various HCP projects that utilize the CRN
Comfortable providing brief presentations and trainings to clinical teams and CBOs on the CRN resources and ways to refer patients/participants to services as needed
Meet all requirements for volunteering at NYC Health + Hospitals including health, immunization, training, and security clearance requirements

To view the official job posting: Community Resource Network Specialist

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POSITION: Research Scientist II

ORGANIZATION: The Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB) of the California Department of Public Health (Sacramento County)

The Research Scientist II (RS II) Epidemiology/Biostatistics (Epi/Bio) works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, Chief, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Evaluation Unit. The RS II participates in the development and implementation of the surveillance and research aspects of the cannabis surveillance and health education program. The RS II writes reports, publications, fact sheets, data briefs, and content for posting to websites (e.g., Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch Website) and social media. Educational resources will be driven by surveillance data to address health inequities and be prepared for dissemination to diverse audiences. The RS II conducts statistical analyses and design and maintain data visualization platforms. The RS II is responsible for ensuring the scientific quality of all administrative and research reporting requirements. Minimal travel (3%) is required to participate in local and regional activities. Some overnight stays may be required.

To view the official job posting: Research Scientist

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POSITION: Employee Benefits Investigator (English and/or Spanish – Recent Graduate)

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

The Investigator position provides direct support and assistance to higher level investigators and managers and conducts research on policy, program, and case related issues and questions, and gathers and evaluates data relevant to specific cases. Investigator’s plan, direct, and administer a program of enforcement to ensure maximum compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and criminal provisions of the U.S. Code as they relate to employee benefit plans.

GS-1801-11:

– Reviews and analyzes multiple types of documents for legal and evidentiary sufficiency and conformity with national enforcement policy. Records this data in appropriate database.

– Researches policy, program issues, and questions that have been raised. Analyzes materials, discerns relationships and interrelationships, and reports findings. Develops and prepares reports or oral briefings to provide information/answers to issues and questions, with assistance by management or senior investigator.

– Conducts or participates in conducting investigations. Includes thorough analysis and gathering of evidence, identification of violations and resolution of issues identified, with assistance by management or senior investigator.

– Reviews and provides comments on proposed operating plans. Evaluates case activity on an ongoing basis for consistency with plan and policy. Identifies issues, analyzes problems and develops solutions, with assistance by management or senior investigator.

– Conducts research, collects and develops data reports on enforcement program, administrative operations and accomplishments of the office.

The Employee Benefits Investigator (Spanish) regularly use Spanish language translation skills in performing duties listed above and on a as needed basis to assist other office staff; receives assignments involving people who may communicate in native Spanish language and unable to communicate effectively using English language.

Salary: $76,961 – $100,044 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 11

Location: New York, NY

Application Deadline: May 23, 2022

To view the official job posting: Employee Benefits Investigator

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POSITION: Program Analyst (Data Analytics)

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Federal Employees’, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (DFELHWC), Program and System Integrity Directorate.

This position is 100% telework eligible.

Location will be determined once selection(s) is made. Salary posted reflects pay range for all locations. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee’s location.

Relocation (PCS) expenses are not authorized.

This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Duties:

Serves as a program data reporting expert with responsibility for carrying out various information and reporting projects, contracts, and broad studies that support program reporting and information development.
Conducts studies and performs analyses to assess program needs and prepares reports, data analytics, data development and management to ensure program operational/reporting needs are met
Serves as a technical expert for DFELHWC reporting and data analytics with specific responsibility for program reporting and management (e.g. data development, data reporting, report writing and program data analytics).
Provides technical guidance on DFELHWC data elements and data needs to ensure business transaction and reporting documents meet DFELHWC requirements.
Develops recommendations and prepare reports which detail DFELHWC requirements and support budget and program decisions.
Conducts and supports reporting-related audits of data systems, data reporting documentation, or other related auditable program or project areas to examine and evaluate program data and reporting infrastructures, policies, and operations to ensure data and reporting integrity and alignment with DFELHWC and OWCP goals.
Tracks data analytics to prepare cost-benefit analyses, develop recommendations and prepare reports which detail DFELHWC requirements and support budget and program decisions
Meets with subject matter experts to develop work processes and procedures relative to program goals and objectives.
Works closely with other DFELHWC staff to ensure that all major functions and operations have written, and management approved Standard Operating Procedures and that those are regularly updated and available via SharePoint or similar repository.

Salary: $94,373 – $150,703 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Application Deadline: April 21, 2022

To view the official job posting: Program Analyst

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POSITION: Program Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent is responsible for facilitating/improving program operations. Provides advisory services on matters related to program support work, such as planning, research, analysis, correspondence, communication, and/or liaison activities.

As a Program Specialist, you will:

Plan and/or accomplish special projects through researching and/or analyzing problems, issues, or program requirements that may be unstable or complex.
Solve unusual problems in performing a variety of duties related to special projects involving administrative or support issues.
Conduct extensive research of data from diverse sources, extract and assemble information, and use advanced analytical techniques to develop conclusions.
Develop reports or presentations.
Perform a variety of duties related to special projects involving program issues that contain complicating elements.
Manage special cross-cutting initiatives and task force groups to accomplish programmatic goals.

Salary: $83,755 – $108,886 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 21, 2022

To view the official job posting: Program Specialist

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POSITION: Business Services Support Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of business services in response to the specific needs of the organization.

As a Business Services Support Specialist, you will:

Develop and apply methods and procedures designed to provide business services to the serviced organization in the most effective manner possible.
Review all travel requests and serves as consultant to employees on regulations, policies, and procedures.
Conduct the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, equipment, and services needed to support the operations of the organization using the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE).
Manage administrative requirements for supplies, property and office move.
Provide personnel management administrative support to a serviced organization.

Salary: $57,755 – $75,083 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 9

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 21, 2022

To view the official job posting: Business Services Support Specialist

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POSITION: Epidemiologist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent serves as an Epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a full range of epidemiological and surveillance activities.

As an Epidemiologist, you will:

Identify and analyze public health issues and the impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
Plan and carry out quality control programs and selects appropriate epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis.
Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to various public, private, nonprofit health and health-related agencies and organizations.
Assist in the writing of comprehensive statistical and analytic reports from major studies.
Participate in the syntheses of social science and epidemiologic data to be applied toward designing effective prevention programs and practice guidelines.
Serve as technical expert with respect to all phases of statistical interpretation relating to epidemiologic topics under consideration.

Salary: $79,363 – $122,683 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Location: Negotiable after selection, United States

Application Deadline: April 25, 2022

To view the official job posting: Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Epidemiologist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The position serves as an epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, and also has responsibility for providing technical consultation and assistance to Federal, State, local and other health agencies concerning various complex epidemiology and surveillance projects.

As an Epidemiologist, you will:

Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
Participate with scientists and program consultants both in various aspects of the study or survey design process, including conducts a search or review of the existing literature and data in a scientific area, and prepares and/or presents summaries for a variety of purposes, monitors internal review board clearances, designs questionnaires and other data collection instruments.
Plan and carry out quality control program and select appropriate epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis.
Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to various public, private, and/or nonprofit health and/or health-related agencies and organizations for specific complex programs or issues where the type of resources provided, and/or the impact on communities is extensive so program needs require the application of advanced scientific and technical methods and practices.
Provide advice and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures, methods, and strategies for obtaining and using scientific data which describe the prevalence of major health risks in an area, or the results of a scientific project or study.
Assist in the writing of comprehensive statistical and analytic reports from major studies or continuing projects that require the use of sociological behavioral science, demographic, and/or epidemiologic analytic techniques and evaluation, and application of the latest technology.
Prepare comprehensive reports of national surveillance system analyses which include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives; assessment of the adequacy and quality of data used in the analyses; and explanation of the methodologies, results, and relevance to health issues as they relate to the epidemiological problem under study.
Serve as technical expert with respect to all phases of statistical interpretation relating to epidemiologic topics under consideration.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $99,595 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: April 29, 2022

To view the official job posting: Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Microbiologist

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Serve as a Microbiologist performing specified portions of scientific work involving studies of the characteristics and life processes of microorganisms, their interrelationships with other living forms, and their reactions to the environment.

Duties:

Carry out a variety of laboratory procedures and processes as it relates to microorganisms and their reactions to the environment.
Perform various techniques to rapidly identify and characterize microbiological agents that cause a number of diseases.
Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to independently perform tests, analyses and other procedures in conducting experiments and studies.
Perform experiments in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
Perform microbiological science work or support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with biological agents.
Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to a variety of individuals and groups in both informal and formal settings.

Salary: $83,755 – $129,472 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Location: Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 2, 2022

To view the official job posting: Microbiologist

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